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France, Syria
Several CAC 40 leaders set to join Macron in Damascus

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The French and Syrian presidents, Emmanuel Macron and Ahmed al-Sharaa, in Cyprus, 24 April 2026.
The French and Syrian presidents, Emmanuel Macron and Ahmed al-Sharaa, in Cyprus, 24 April 2026. © Imago/MaxPPP

The French president is due to visit Syria early this week, days after a deadly bombing in Damascus on 2 July. As well as business leaders keen to tap into the local market, the economic delegation should include several top executives from state-owned companies, covering sectors ranging from energy to defence.

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